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A reality TV show inspired by the fictional Hunger Games story by Suzzane Collins is set to be launched in Russia this year.
Titled Game 2: Winter, participants will live in a Siberian forest, home to wild animals such as bears and wolves where the temperature could drop to as cold as -40 degrees Celsius and where they will have to survive to win the a Rp 21.7 million prize.
Although it will be under the supervision of the Russian Federation Law, the reportedly will allow participants to do anything for their survival, whether it is fighting another participant, killing, or even raping. They will be allowed knives, but not guns.
If you're surprised the show is even approved to be aired on TV, you'll be even more surprised to find people willing to take part and sign themselves up as contestants. Let's take a look at who they are.
1. Sofia Iglesias Kaltserada, a 20-year-old student from Madrid, Spain.
2. Alexander Egorov, a 21-year-old firefighter from Lensk, Russia.
3. Oleksandr Zinchenko, a 36-year-old businessman with three children from Russia.
4. Mohammed Jad, a 25-year-old student from Kairo, Egypt.
5. Alvaro Jose Ortega Montesdeoka, a 21-year-old student from Riobamba, Ecuador.
6. Andre Soloviev, a 32-year-old travel guide from Ulan Bator, Mongolia.
7. Angelo Cantero, a 27-year-old welder from Cherbourg, French.
8. Elena Zhirnova, a 52-year-old geologist from Novosibirsk, Russia.
9. Anton Razin, a 30-year-old tailor from Rubtsosvk, Russia.
10. Anton Marchenkov, a 31-year-old jewelry maker from Novosibirsk, Russia.
(brl/red)
